IN THE WATER – Audition
Incendiary Festival is seeking actors for a new, site-specific show entitled IN THE WATER, by Alyssa Short, directed by Rebecca and Jack Orion.
This show will be performed outdoors.
Questions can be emailed to [email protected]
Show Description: With everything ready for the campers’ arrival, the staff at Rainy Day only have one thing on their mind: having a good time. When a mysterious force threatens to tear them apart, they have to survive the night without losing each other or their sanity. They say there’s something in the water that makes summer camp so magical, and this something might just be a lake monster…
Submission:
Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/zYPqkQCwPK4PoxgV6
You will later receive an audition slot sign up link, and sides.
To Prepare:
A contemporary monologue
Come with a dramatic way to die! (We want you to act out a dramatic death for us. As silly or serious as you want. We want to see your creativity. Bring as much physicality to it as you can, while respecting your body and it’s health!)
Audition And Callback Dates: Auditions will be held on May 20th (time slot form will be sent out)
Callbacks are by invitation on May 22nd Time TBA
Schedule: You may not be called to every rehearsal. We always strive to work around the performer’s schedules. If the current schedule doesn’t work for your life, just let us know and we will see about changes that can be made.
Starting May 25 or 28 (TBA)
Sundays 6-9
Wednesdays 6-9
Friday 6-9
Tech will be scheduled based on cast availability.
Performances: July 5-6 with high possibility to extend to the following weekend. Performances will be in Fish Creek Provincial Park. We strive to carpool when possible.
Notes on Casting: We want to see auditions from EVERYONE who identifies as a performer. Theatre is not meant to be exclusive. If you have an empty resume, have been told you’re not good enough, don’t look like a traditional actor, submit. We want to connect. We encourage you to submit for roles no matter what your gender, age, race, or body size. We strive to work with disabled actors whenever possible.
Notes on Compensation: Our shows are profit shares as we are not a full company, simply a small group producing with what we have.. If there is no profit, unfortunately, we can not guarantee payment. If this is a deterrent to your participation, we understand.
Characters:
PRONOUNS ARE NOT LISTED TO ENCOURAGE YOU TO AUDITION BASED ON CHARACTER NOT GENDER.
Please submit for characters you are interested in, regardless of names/perceived gender.
Please also note that actors playing MAYA and ANDREW will have some intimacy. There will be intimacy coordination.
SUMMER (26) Summer is the head counsellor. A not-so-natural leader, but very experienced in the world of summer camp. Usually very organized and task oriented, this year, Summer has been distracted by the disappearance of their best friend and past-head counsellor, Lily. This is Summer’s 4th year as a counsellor.
MAYA (25) Maya is second in command. It’s not an official title, but Maya is a natural leader and falls into the role by default. Their fun and laissez-faire attitude makes them super approachable, but can also read as careless when things get serious. They are secretly dating Andrew. This is Maya’s 3rd year as a counsellor.
ANDREW (24) Andrew is the middle man. Another easily likeable individual, Andrew spends a lot of time trying to keep the peace between the other bigger, more head strong personalities in the bunch. Andrew values honesty and has a hard enough time dealing with the drama and secrets of their peers… let alone their own. They are secretly dating Maya. This is Andrew’s 3rd year as a counsellor.
BEN (23) Ben is bursting with energy. Their loud and active personality makes them a hit with most campers, but can often alienate the more analytical or soft spoken in any group. Ben knows he’s not everyone’s favourite person, but doesn’t always recognize the harm he can do. They are also Lily’s little sibling. This is Ben’s 2nd year as a counsellor.
COLIN (21) Colin is clever and ambitious. Colin wants to create magic for the campers and is quick to buy in to camp lore. They are passionate about camp and always reminding the others about how camp is meant to spark joy. This is Colin’s first year as a counsellor.
PARKER (22) Parker is analytical and opinionated. They are focused on what is true and right and don’t like to compromise. They can be skeptical to a fault, but only because they are protective of their own heart and those close to them. This is Parker’s first year as a counsellor.
INGRID (21) Ingrid is eager to please. Ingrid wants to be accepted by their fellow counsellors above all. They crave belonging and praise, especially from the returning counsellors. This is Ingrid’s first year as a counsellor.
HELEN (age unknown) Helen is the monster in the lake. Her legend, like many folklore origins, is different depending who you ask. Some of the stories about her contradict others and that’s what makes her both powerful and elusive.
